This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!
ART, MUSIC, LITERARY & THEATER
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Pink Panther Strikes Again
When: Aug 13 – 8:30pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
BARE
What: Student directed and produced performance of the rock musical about the trials of Catholic school students
When: Aug 14 & 15 – 3 & 8pm
Where: Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-896-7365
MUTUM
What: a ‘Global Lens’ screening
When: Aug 14 – 4 & 7pm
16th – 1:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: $12 adults; $11 seniors & students; $8 17 & under
Contact: 407-896-4231
MOVIES ON THE PLAZA
What: outdoor screening of Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
When: Aug 14 – 8pm
Where: Knight’s Plaza @ UCF Arena
N. Gemini Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-3070
JOHNNY DEPP WEEKEND
What: screening of Edward Scissorhands (Friday), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Saturday) and Corpse Bride (Sunday)
When: Aug 14 & 15 – 8pm
16th – 2pm
Where: Garden Theatre
160 W. Plant St.
Winter Garden
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-877-4736
AN EVENING WITH JACK KEROUAC: END OF THE ROAD
What: tragic life of the Beat poet played by David A. McElroy in a one-man show penned by McElroy and Steve A. Rowell
When: Aug 14, 15 &16 – 8pm
Where: Stardust Video & Coffee
1842 E. Winter Park Rd.
Winter Park
Cost: $15
Contact: 407-623-3393
EUGENE ONEGIN
What: Tchaikovsky's operatic translation of Aleksandr Pushkin's dramatic novel
When: Aug 15 – noon
17th – 8pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-629-0054
MAITLAND POETS & WRITERS
What: readings by featured poets
When: Aug 16 – 10:45am
Where: Farmer’s Market State
Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free
JUST FOR CHILDREN
PLAY-O-RAMA
What: ‘end of summer’ party with stories & crafts
When: Aug 15 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
NATURE – ENVIRONMENT
FALL VEGETABLE GARDENING
What: with Ed Thralls from the Orange County Extension Office
When: Aug 14 – 1:30pm
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free – registration required
Contact: 407-647-7700
MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM
When: Tuesdays, Aug 18 - Nov. 17 – 8:30am - 4:30pm
Where: Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $75
Contact: 407-254-9200
FUNDRAISERS
WINE FOR WHISKERS
What: Food and wine sampling event with live music and raffles to benefit the SPCA of Central Florida
When: Aug 13 – 5:30pm
Where: Orlando Marriott Downtown
400 W. Livingston St.
Orlando
Cost: $40 - 45
Contact: 407-351-7722
BAG LADY BRUNCH
What: Bring a bag and get a preview of new fashions from local boutiques, all to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida
When: Aug 14 – 11am - 2pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-246-2620
RUN FOR SCIENCE
What: 5K to benefit the Orlando Science Center
When: Aug 15 – 7:30am
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $22 - 30
TEQUILA TASTING FUNDRAISER
What: Tequila connoisseurs answer questions about the spirit to help raise money and supplies for a Gift for Teaching
When: Aug 15 – 7:30 – 10:30pm
Where: Cantina Laredo
8000 Via Dellagio
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 941-780-4603
ETC.
STOP INTERNET PREDATORS
What: safety, education & presentation by Attorney General’s CyberCrime Unit & non-profit
When: Aug 13 – 6pm
Where: Orange County Educational Leadership Center
445 W. Amelia St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
BEACH PARTY
What: live music, vendors & kids activities
When: Aug 14 – 7 - 10pm
Where: St. Cloud Lakefront
Lakeshore Blvd.
St. Cloud
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-498-0008
FAMILY DATE NIGHT GAME TIME
When: Aug 14 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – members; non-members - $7 adults; $5 children 12 & younger
Contact: 407-836-8580
ANTIQUE TOOL SHOW & SALE
What: Mid-West Tool Collectors Assn & Maitland Historical Society
When: Aug 15 – 8am - 3pm
Where: Maitland Civic Center
641 S. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $2
Contact: 407-365-4686
HEALTH FAIR
What: tests & information on diabetes, hypertension & childhood obesity
When: Aug 15 – 9am - noon
Where: Wayne Densch YMCA
870 N. Hastings St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-895-8660
CITY OF CASSELBERRY COUNTRY CONCERT
What: Performances by Kingbilly and the UCF Country Kickers, as well as mechanical bull rides, a karoake contest, barbecue and more When: Aug 15 – 6 – 9pm
Where: Casselberry City Hall
95 N. Lake Triplett Dr
Casselberry
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-262-7720
ALLERGY ELIMINATION
What: learn simple steps to eliminate some allergens from your home
When: Aug 17 – 6:30pm
Where: Herndon Library
4324 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
PLAN AHEAD
SMALL CHANGE
What: screening of the Francois Truffaut film
When: Aug 20 – 7pm
Where: The Painter’s Daughter
331 Donnelly St.
Mount Dora
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-735-3470
17TH ANNUAL MARCH OF DIMES MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
What: coed teams of 6 – 10 players
When: Aug 22
Where: Lee Vista Center
Lee Vista between Judd Rd & SR 436
Orlando
Cost: team registration $450 til 8/1; $500 after – teams raising over $1500 receive special benefits
Contact: 407-599-5077 x 24
MINI-MEGACON
What: comic book & sci-fi convention
When: Aug 22 – 10am - 7pm
23rd – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: Sat - $22; Sun - $19; 2-day pass $36
Contact: 386-364-1826
BRIAN TURNER
What: farewell reading by the poet & Kerouac House resident
When: Aug 22 – 8pm
Where: Kerouac House
1418 Clouser Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.KerouacProject.org
PLAYDATE ORLANDO
What: board game night for adults
When: Aug 28 – 8pm – 2am
Where: Rix’s Lounge
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista
Cost: $5 - $10 after 9pm; must be over 21
Contact: 407-939-3806
ACTIVITIES DAY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
What: hosted by Orlando PlayDate Foundation, a social networking site connecting children with disabilities; also a panel of doctors for parents to ask questions & get information about resources available; food & drinks provided
When: Aug 29 – noon - 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-770-7809
LUNA
What: Learn about the interactions between life on Earth and our moon
When: Aug 29 – 8:30pm
Where: Seminole Community College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd.
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY
What: 13 week course to educate citizens about the Sheriff’s Dept. includes demos, tours, q & a – no physical requirements
When: Sept 1 – 6:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office
2500 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free, registrations required, must be 19+ & a background check will be performed
Contact: 407-254-7389
BRAILE TRANSCRIBER
What: 9-month course leading to certification; materials & equipment provided; includes study & exercises at home
When: Tuesdays, Sep 8 – 10 -11am
Where: Braille Assn of Mid-Florida, Inc.
1500 Falcon Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free; orientation 9/1 – 10 – 11am
Contact: 407-894-8130
GROWING ORCHIDS
What: with Doug Watson or World Wide Orchids
When: Sept 9 – 10am
Where: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
JOB FAIR
What: over 70 employers hosted by the Central Florida Employment Council
When: Sept 9 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – dress properly; no children; bring resumes
Contact: 407-834-4022
BROWN BAG LUNCH & LEARN
What: with Dr. Jan Garavaglia, chief medical examiner for Orange & Osceola counties
When: Sept 10 – noon - 1pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free – bring your lunch or pre-order for a small charge
Contact: 407-836-7010
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